Description

Like the Newport, the H2 is designed for function. The all synthetic upper is extremely durable and quick drying. The patent pending toe guard offers more protection than any other sport sandal, and the multi-lug outsole will serve you well on the street, trail, river bed or boat deck. A hydrophobic foam lining is comfortable against the foot, and will not absorb water.

Item Information

Like the Newport, the H2 is designed for function. The all synthetic upper is extremely durable and quick drying. The patent pending toe guard offers more protection than any other sport sandal, and the multi-lug outsole will serve you well on the street, trail, river bed or boat deck. A hydrophobic foam lining is comfortable against the foot, and will not absorb water.

Customer Reviews

Top Positive Review

15 people found this review helpful.

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The Keen Newport is an outstanding sandal, and Zappos is by far the best online retailer, bar none. I have size 13 feet with negative/no arch whatsoever!!! Needless to say, finding shoes or let alone sandals, is nearly impossible (don't know what I would do w/o Zappos). I used to wear Birkenstocks and still do for arch support, but they obviously don't do well in wet, muddy conditions. This is my 2nd pair of H2s, and I bought 2 pair this time: one for yard work around the house and one for summer outings. They offer tremendous ankle and arch support for all day comfort while the adjustable lace system provides a great fit with or without socks. My whole family has been wearing Keens for 5-6 years now and loves them! My last pair lasted through 4-5years of abuse of my 275lb frame!

Top Critical Review

2 people found this review helpful.

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This is 2nd pair of H2 and have regular Newports. The H2 are great, comfort-wise but both pair came apart where the backstraps come together at the ankles. Got less than a year's wear on each of H2 because the straps wore in two.

I liked my first Keen sandals a lot. I got a second new pair from Zappos just a little while ago. However, the first one was still so good, I didn't have to change them yet. During the summer, I wore them almost every day, walking 5-7 miles all around the city. More than 2 years and still plenty of wear left on them. Amazing!

This is my second pair purchased only because the puppy really enjoyed my first pair. That first pair served me well on rainforest hikes, cave exploring, river runs, desert treks, and daily wear around the city over several years. Even though I got them wet often my foot never felt slippery on the footbed. They dry quickly too. My only gripe would be their weight. They're not a light sandal by any measure but that weight is due, of course, to their ruggedness.

I have been using a pair of sandals made by another company (begins with "T") when washing the car and and cleaning the pool deck. The soles fell apart on the left sandal on two pair after a year. These are made different with the toe guard and should not pull apart.

I'd also recommend: As stated earlier, the other manufacturer's product does not hold up under my conditions.